U.S. President Barack Obama switched roles from a visiting leader to the host of an event focused on entrepreneurship and opportunity for Vietnamese people shortly after his arrival in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday. century-old Jade Emperor Pagoda near the city’s center. Obama then toured the Dreamplex Coworking Space, a VND10 billion (US$446,429) co-working space for startup enthusiasts, delivering remarks to nearly 100 attendees. He concluded the activity by emceeing a small discussion with three outstanding Vietnamese entrepreneurs. "I think going from a 100-year-old sacred temple to this 21st century Dreamplex is a wonderful expression of the evolution that is taking place here in Vietnam, a country that honors its history, but is also boldly racing towards the future," Obama began his speech. The U.S. president spoke highly of Ho Chi Minh City, which he said is "a city on the move," adding however that the real driver of Vietnam’s growth, and the engine of Ho … [Read more...] about Obama plays host at entrepreneurship event in Ho Chi Minh City
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American band Della Mae to perform in Ho Chi Minh City, Hue
American music band Della Mae will take a tour to Vietnam starting April 23. Photo courtesy of the band. American bluegrass band Della Mae, a group of five female artists, will perform at three concerts in two Vietnamese city during a nine-day tour starting April 23. The first is at Lan Anh Club in Ho Chi Minh City next Wednesday (April 27) and the other two in the former feudal capital of Hue next Saturday (April 30) and Sunday (May 1), when the country celebrates Reunification Day and International Labor day. All the concerts are free of charge but people have to register in advance here to be randomly selected and invited, organizers said. Their tour, organized by the US Consulate in HCMC to promote cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between the two countries, will also include several master classes and outreach events in both cities. Currently based in Nashville, Tennessee, this band took shape in 2009 to address the lack of all-women bands on the national touring … [Read more...] about American band Della Mae to perform in Ho Chi Minh City, Hue
American band to perform in Ho Chi Minh City, Hue
American music band Della Mae will take a tour to Vietnam starting April 23. Photo courtesy of the band. American bluegrass band Della Mae, a group of five female artists, will perform at three concerts in two Vietnamese city during a nine-day tour starting April 23. The first is at Lan Anh Club in Ho Chi Minh City next Wednesday (April 27) and the other two in the former feudal capital of Hue next Saturday (April 30) and Sunday (May 1), when the country celebrates Reunification Day and International Labor day. All the concerts are free of charge but people have to register in advance here to be randomly selected and invited, organizers said. Their tour, organized by the US Consulate in HCMC to promote cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between the two countries, will also include several master classes and outreach events in both cities. Currently based in Nashville, Tennessee, this band took shape in 2009 to address the lack of all-women bands on the national touring … [Read more...] about American band to perform in Ho Chi Minh City, Hue
Esperanto speakers gather in Ho Chi Minh City
Representatives of Esperanto speakers from countries are gathering in Ho Chi Minh City on December 26 for the 33rd symposium of Asia’s Esperanto speakers. Addressing the opening session on December 26, Le Hung Quoc, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organization's HCM City chapter, stressed through Esperanto, a constructed international auxiliary language, nations continue closely working together for peace and friendship among peoples. Apart from the two-day event, a number of activities will be held on December 27-28 such as a cuisine program, a traditional costume show, a Miss Esperanto contest, a tour of the Cu Chi tunnel historical relic site and a film screening on the late President Ho Chi Minh. Developed in 1887 by Doctor L.L. Zamenhof, Esperanto was brought to Vietnam in 1905. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Esperanto speakers gather in Ho Chi Minh City
The 7th International Travel Expo to take place in Ho Chi Minh City
PANO - The 7th International Travel Expo-ITE 2011-under the theme "Four Countries - One Destination", including Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar, will get underway from September 14th to 17th in Ho Chi Minh City. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism at a press conference on August 25th revealed that the Expo would include 207 pavilions of domestic and foreign businesses from Hong Kong (China), Taiwan (China), India, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Turkey, and Greece to introduce their tours and tourist services. The Expo would help businesses of the four countries seek partners and expand their business and the local tourism branches introduce their potentials and beautiful spots to international friends. Translated by Van Hieu … [Read more...] about The 7th International Travel Expo to take place in Ho Chi Minh City